School of Polymer Science and Engineering
The Waterborne Symposium
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53rd Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium
February 08 - 13, 2026
Mission
To administer the preeminent educational/technical forum in the United States directed
to the science and technology of surface coatings and to provide revenue to support
and advance students at the School of Polymers and Engineering at The University of
Southern Mississippi.
Over $241,000 in Undergraduate Scholarships have been awarded from Waterborne proceeds over the last 8 academic years. Thank you all for your continued support!
Program CompositionShort Courses: February 08 - 10, 2026
Symposium: Wednesday, February 11 - 13, 2026
Technology Showcase Exhibit Hall: February 10 - 12, 2026
Interactive Student Poster Session: February 12, 2026
Please visit us at www.waterbornesymposium.com for any additional information or contact us at info@waterbornesymposium.com | 601.266.4475.
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